Wondering why Gas prices are so high?

 

I'm sure by now, everyone is tired of the high gas prices. Well, hang on to your hat, They will still be going up!  Not surprising is it. Gas prices usually rise and fall numerous times throughout the year, with most of us not even questioning why, just accepting it.

Well, our latest round of hikes in prices can somewhat be blamed on Cyber attacks.  Yes, Cyber attacks, that wonderful world of the internet can actually cause issues. Who would have thought it?

 Following I will list a few links to the news stories of the Ransomware attacks that are currently taking place on pipelines in the U.S. 

 

"On May 7, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cybersecurity attack," 

 

So it began. Ransomware infects the computer networks of an entire pipeline. With hackers demanding Millions of dollars in order to release the key to decrypt these networks.  To date, over 5 million has been transferred to these people responsible for encrypting the networks. For more on this, check out this article: 

Colonial Pipeline Paid Nearly $5 Million in Ransom to Cybercriminals 

All of this of course led the U.S. to declare a state of emergency in several states to attempt to combat and stop this attack.  

U.S. Declares Emergency in 17 States Over Fuel Pipeline Cyber Attack 

Gas Buddy, is a great site, and they have an awesome app that helps with comparing current gas prices across Canada. Check it out here:  Gas Buddy.

Now I know a lot of us, do not pay attention to the cyber world as much as we should.  It is responsible for a lot more in our daily lives than people think it is.  With these cyber attacks and cyber crime becoming more and more a part of daily life.  

That's why I write this blog. Read the articles, ask questions, leave comments, email me, let me know if there is anything you need better explained etc. I'm here to help!

I have quite a few articles explaining what each and everything thing I write about explained in the best way we all can understand! If I don't, let me know, and I will!

Until soon...

Stay Safe!

Vince.